Sicilian Rosewood and Briarwood Luxury Set King Height:3.75 inches

Sicilian Rosewood and Briarwood Luxury Set King Height:3.75 inchesA wonderful chess set combination of contrasting woods. The chessboard is handmade in Italy, constructed from briarwood and elm veneers and finished with an extra thick coating of deep satin lacquer. The briarwood burl has amazing depth of grain with really seductive patterning that holds a number of different shades of colour. Rich yellows follow deep reds, follow rich red browns. The inlaid veneer squares are bordered with an elegant strip of ebony

Perfect on a 15 or 16-inch (40cm) chessboard

a beautifully crafted chessboard

are surprisingly detailed

1 kg Materials Briarwood

Our Down Head Knight chessmen boast single-weighted pieces with felted bases to protect their intricate wood carvings

The pieces are expertly carved from top-quality boxwood and are weighted for perfect balance

5-inch (63mm) king

For any fan of the Lewis chess set

chosen for their luxurious dark and light hues and detailed grains

Safeguard your treasured chess pieces with this deluxe mahogany chess box

the Scottish Thistle

Crafted by Rechapados Ferrer